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Residents of Nandi County are set to have a direct say in their local governance as the County Government gears up for a series of public participation forums regarding the Budget Estimates for the 2026/2027 Financial Year.

In a notice issued by the Department of Finance and Economic Planning, the county administration emphasized that public engagement is not merely encouraged, but is a mandatory requirement under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Section 125 (2) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.

The forums are designed to bring the budget-making process closer to the grassroots, allowing citizens, civil society groups, faith-based organizations, and the private sector to scrutinize the proposed allocations and offer their own suggestions for county development.

Schedule of Hearings

The public participation exercise is scheduled to take place across all six sub-counties on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The venues are as follows:

• Emgwen: Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex

• Nandi Hills: Nandi Hills Town Hall

• Chesumei: Chemundu Sub-County Office Grounds

• Mosop: Kabiyet Social Hall

• Aldai: Kobujoi ICT Hall

• Tindiret: Maraba DCC’s Office

How to Participate

County Executive Committee Member for Finance, CPA Alfred Kiprotich Lagat, has urged the public to review the draft estimates before the meetings. The documents are currently available for download on the county’s official portal at https://nandi.go.ke/download/nandi-county-annual-development-plan-cadp-fy-2026-2027/

For those unable to attend the meetings in person, the administration has provided a digital pathway for contribution. Stakeholders can submit their written memoranda electronically via email to financedep@nandi.go.ke.

As the county prepares for the new financial year, these forums serve as a critical opportunity for residents to influence how public funds are prioritized, ranging from infrastructure projects and healthcare to agricultural support and education initiatives.

The County Government of Nandi, through the department of Finance carried out a community sensitization campaign on business permits compliance in the grassroots.

Speaking in Kobujoi trading Centre, Aldai sub-county where he had accompanied the revenue officers during the exercise , the head of revenue at the county government of Nandi CPA Dr. Nicholas Biwott said that the goal is to bring services closer to the people and encourage business owners to renew their permits on time to avoid penalties.

He added that the sensitization campaign aims to raise awareness and built trust between the county government and the business owners.

“The grace period given to them will expire on 31st of this month”, he said.

The officers visited kiosks, salons, petrol stations, restaurants, supermarkets and hardware stores, ensuring no business owner was left out.

They also demonstrated how to use digital payment options, making the process more accessible and transparent.

The officers have so far visited Emgwen, Nandihills, Chesumei,Aldai and Mosop sub-counties. They are scheduled to visit Tinderet sub-county next week.

Enforcement on the non-compliant business owners will begin on 1st April 2026.

Saini ya leo ya Mkataba wa Makubaliano kati ya Serikali ya Kaunti ya Nandi na Benki ya KCB inafuatia mkutano wa mashauriano uliofanyika mapema mwezi Februari kati ya uongozi wa kaunti ulioongozwa na Gavana Stephen Sang na wajumbe wa KCB Group wakiongozwa na Afisa Mkuu Mtendaji, Bw. Paul Russo, EBS, pamoja na Meneja Mkuu, Bi. Annastacia Kimtai.

Katika mkutano huo, pande zote zilijadili maeneo ya kimkakati ya ushirikiano yanayolenga kuleta nishati ya jua katika huduma muhimu za kaunti, hasa vituo vya afya na miundombinu ya taa za barabarani. Mpango huu ni nguzo muhimu ya ajenda ya nishati ya kijani inayolenga kupunguza gharama zinazoongezeka za uendeshaji, huku ikiimarisha ufanisi na uhakika katika utoaji wa huduma.

Kwa mujibu wa makubaliano yaliyotiwa saini leo, ushirikiano huo utawezesha ufadhili, usanifu, na matengenezo ya mifumo ya nishati ya jua na teknolojia zinazohifadhi nishati, kwa kuzingatia tathmini za nishati na mahitaji ya nguvu ya kila taasisi.

Serikali ya Kaunti na Benki ya KCB zitafanya uchunguzi wa awali wa vituo vya kaunti kwa kuzingatia historia ya matumizi ya nishati, na pia kufanya tathmini za kina ili kubaini mifumo bora zaidi ya nishati ya jua kwa kila eneo.

Programu hiyo itatekelezwa kwa njia ya Ufadhili wa Mali (Asset-Based Financing) kwa kila kituo, na hivyo kuwezesha mpito kwa nishati safi kwa utaratibu na kwa uendelevu. Mifumo yote itakayowekwa itakuwa na dhamana ya vifaa na mikataba ya muda mrefu ya matengenezo ili kuhakikisha huduma inaendelea kwa uhakika katika kipindi chote cha mpango huo.

Kupitia hatua hii, serikali ya kaunti inaimarisha utoaji wa huduma, kuboresha ufanisi katika taasisi zake, na kuendeleza azma yake ya kukuza maendeleo endelevu na rafiki kwa mazingira katika Kaunti ya Nandi. Dhamira imara ya serikali ya Gavana Sang ni kuendelea kutumia nishati endelevu inayolinda mazingira, kuimarisha utoaji wa huduma, na kujenga kaunti thabiti, yenye ufanisi na gharama nafuu kwa manufaa ya wananchi.

Nandi County took a significant step toward inclusive governance and participatory budgeting as residents and stakeholders gathered at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex for a public participation exercise aimed at formulating the Nandi County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2025. The event, held at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex, provided a platform for community members, civil society organizations, business leaders, and other stakeholders to contribute their ideas and priorities to the county’s planning and budgeting process for the upcoming fiscal year.

The CFSP is a critical document that outlines the county’s financial plans, revenue-raising strategies, and expenditure priorities for the fiscal year. It serves as a blueprint for resource allocation, ensuring that development projects and public services align with the needs and aspirations of the people. By involving residents and stakeholders in its formulation, Nandi County aims to foster transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in its governance processes.

The public participation exercise was officially opened by Hon Hillary Serem, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, who emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the county’s development agenda. “This is your opportunity to tell us what matters most to you. Your input will guide us in making informed decisions that reflect the needs of our people,” stated Serem.

During the event, participants were divided into thematic groups to discuss key sectors such as health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, water, and youth empowerment. Each group was tasked with identifying priority areas and proposing actionable recommendations for inclusion in the CFSP 2025. The discussions were lively and productive, with residents highlighting challenges such as inadequate healthcare facilities, poor road networks, and limited access to clean water, while also proposing solutions to address these issues.

Stakeholders, including representatives from the private sector, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations, also shared their perspectives on how the county could enhance revenue collection, promote economic growth, and improve service delivery. Their contributions underscored the importance of partnerships and innovation in achieving sustainable development.

The event also featured presentations by county officials, who provided an overview of the county’s financial performance in the previous fiscal year and outlined the key priorities for 2025. These presentations helped participants understand the context and constraints within which the county operates, enabling them to make more informed contributions.

One of the attendees, Mr Lang’at, a local farmer from Tinderet Sub County, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the process. “This is the first time I have been involved in such a meeting. I am happy that the county government is listening to us and giving us a chance to voice our concerns,” he said.

The public participation exercise concluded with a plenary session, where the recommendations from the thematic groups were consolidated and presented to the county leadership. The county officials pledged to incorporate the input into the final CFSP 2025 document, ensuring that it reflects the collective aspirations of Nandi County residents.

The event at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex marked a milestone in Nandi County’s commitment to participatory governance. By engaging residents and stakeholders in the formulation of the CFSP 2025, the county has demonstrated its dedication to inclusive development and people-centered planning. As the county moves forward with its fiscal strategy, the voices of its people will remain at the heart of its decision-making process, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Present at the event were County Executive Committee Members, Chief Officers, Directors, Sub County and Ward Administrators among other officials.

The County Government of Nandi is inviting stakeholders and the public to participate in the formulation of the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2025. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, 21st February 2025, starting at 9:00 AM at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex. This is an opportunity for stakeholders and community members to contribute to the planning and budgeting process for the county’s fiscal year.

The Ward Development Program (WDP) is a Capital development Programme which ensures that a specific portion of the County annual budget is devoted to the Wards for purposes of development and in particular the fight against poverty and improving the lives of Nandi residents in the 30 wards.

Ward Project identification committee aims to coordinate the identification of ward development projects in their respective wards through public participation.

Today, the department of Finance had a consultative meeting with the Chairpersons of Ward Projects Identification and Implementation Committee (WPIIC) over the implemetation of the 2024/2025 Development Budget. The meeting vented into issues that have delayed the budget implementation including the delay in approval of the Division of Revenue Act following the failure of the Finance Bill 2024.

The team noted that it will be critical to fast track the Supplementary budget approval process to accomodate the reduced shareable revenues to the counties to pave way for the implementation of the budget.

Speaking during the meeting, the CEC Member for Finance and Economic Planning Hon Hillary Serem said, “The County’s Finance and Economic planning department will walk with the WPIIC team to ensure that they have an in-depth understanding of the planning and budgeting process as guided by different legislation.

On her part the Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning CPA Priscah Muigei said that “We would like WPIIC to focus on priorities programs/projects geared towards the realization of creating: A County of Hope, and Opportunities for all. WDP is critical to realizing Governor Sang’s priority capital projects in order for Nandi County to work.”

Other matters handled included the ongoing road works, the works that require little resources to operationalize as well as the need for regular quarterly meetings for the committees. This new frontier has been occassioned by the Nandi County Equitable Development Act of 2023 approved by the County Assembly and assented into by the Governor. In this new model every ward is allocated resources based on an agreed formula. Its expected to enhance equity as well as public engaging in prioritisation of projects.

Nandi County Own Source revenue grew by 12.5 percent from Sh356.1 million collected during the FY 2022-2023 to Sh600.2 million collected in the FY 2023-2024.

The performance is attributed to enhanced compliance levels occassioned by robust engagement with stakeholders as well as enhanced revenue administration supported by the automation of process through revenue collection system.

The County Department of Finance and Economic Planning officials held a public participation forum to gather input from residents of Aldai Sub County for the budget estimates for financial year 2024-2025.

The public and stakeholders were required to identify social and developmental challenges they encounter within the sub county and suggest locally-based solutions that would be prioritised for resource allocation during the national government budgetary process.

In a forum that was held at Kobujoi town, residents were invited to a public fora to deliberate and give their views and submit their memorandum regarding the development projects for consideration in the county financial year 2024-2025.

Nandi Governor has appointed members of a Taskforce to conduct an extensive review on Multinational Tea Companies engagement in Tea Sub-sector in Nandi County. The taskforce will develop a tripartite report that will provide a roadmap to facilitate sustainable solutions and coexistence between multinationals, communities and all stakeholders involved with the tea sub-sector across the County.

The Members of the Taskforce are:

John Cheruiyot – Chairman

Rev. Elijah Yego

Dr. Bernard Kiplimo Lagat

Dr. Philemon Bureti

CPA Alfred Lagat

Steven Rotich

Dr. Ruth Choge

Wilson Kipkogei Lelmengit

The Secretariat:

Godfrey Sang

Kibet Gim Awi

Maureen Chepngetich